Amanda Adomako
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with almost a decade valuable experience in providing exceptional patient care. Proactive, diligent, and patient-focused, I am eager to bring my skills and expertise to a reputable healthcare institution, contributing to the achievement of its goals and objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Cna
Kare
Chesapeake, Virginia
12.2022 - Current
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
Travel CNA
Milestone healthcare staffing
Camp Hill
05.2016 - 01.2021
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
CNA
Select Speciality Hospital
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
CNA
HCR ManorCare
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
04.2014 - 05.2016
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Virginia Beach, VA12-2026
Skills
- CPR
- Time management
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Emergency response
- Multitasking and organization
- Emotional support
- Feeding assistance
- Active listening
- Cultural sensitivity
- Infection control practices
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Patient care
- Team collaboration
- Dressing assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Critical thinking
- Lifting and transferring
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Patient transfers
- End-of-life care
- Compassion and empathy
- Toileting assistance
- Flexibility and adaptability
Timeline
Cna
Kare
12.2022 - Current
CNA
Select Speciality Hospital
08.2016 - 05.2018
Travel CNA
Milestone healthcare staffing
05.2016 - 01.2021
CNA
HCR ManorCare
04.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University